mherrmann / mherrmann/fman

can't enter symlink folders (alias)

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Description

Hello, there's no way to go into any folder that's a symlink -or alias as known in mac- and that is really a bummer :
maybe there can be an option to either open them on the finder (as it is now) or open them within fman ;)
thanks!

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No file or test is named. Reproduce the issue with a symlink or macOS alias folder in fman, then trace the navigation behavior for folders that currently open in Finder. Done means such folders can be opened within fman, while retaining a way to open them in Finder.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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